Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Housing-near-Chemical-Plant-in-Sichuan-27MZIFVGPYDL.htmlConceptually similarHousing near Chemical Plant in SichuanGP04IKXCompleted★★★★Hongda Group Facility in SichuanGP04IUZCompleted★★★★Hongda Group Facility in SichuanGP04IKZCompleted★★★★Hongda Group Slag Heap in SichuanGP04IKYCompleted★★★★The Mawei River in SichuanGP04IKRCompleted★★★★Slag Heap Investigation in ChinaGP04IUYCompleted★★★★Slag Heap Investigation in ChinaGP04IUXCompleted★★★★Slag Heap in SichuanGP04IM8Completed★★★★Yingfeng Chemical Plant in SichuanGP04IM9Completed★★★★View AllGP04IKWHousing near Chemical Plant in SichuanEarthquake resettlement housing next to Yingfeng Chemical Plant have been left vacant for several years, as local residents do not want to move to such polluted area. Greenpeace collected samples and the results of the testing showed fluoride content of this phosphogypsum slag heap as 190 mg/l. According to state regulations, any figure over 100 mg/1 is hazardous and should be subject to strict supervision. No residential area should be built within 800 meters.Greenpeace is currently investigating the manufacture of phosphate fertiliser in Sichuan.Chemical fertilizers play an integral role in industrial agriculture and food production. However, its manufacture has proven to be highly polluting, contributing to wide-spread environmental contamination and causing distress for local communities living in the vicinity of the production facilities.Locations:Asia-China-SichuanDate:25 Nov, 2012Credit:© Wen Wenyu / GreenpeaceMaximum size:6048px X 3883pxKeywords:Aerial view-Air pollution-Chemical industry-Chemicals-Chimneys-Day-Fertilizer production-Houses-Industrial buildings-Industrial landscapes-Industrial structures-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-Phosphate mining-Pollution-SAGE (campaign title)-Steam-Toxics (campaign title)-Water pollutionShoot:Phosphate Fertiliser Production in SichuanGreenpeace is currently investigating the manufacture of phosphate fertilizer in Sichuan, China.Chemical fertilizers play an integral role in industrial agriculture and food production. However, its manufacture has proven to be highly polluting, contributing to wide-spread environmental contamination and causing distress for local communities living in the vicinity of the production facilities.Related Collections:Phosphate Fertiliser Manufacture in China (Photos & Videos)
